All Sustainability and environment articles – Page 278
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NewsCharging for plastic bags without alienating shoppers
The carrier bag charge comes into force in England today (5 October). What can large retailers do to ensure that customers are at the centre of this policy, asks Andrew Shapiro from Cirrus
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NewsNew carrier bag charge in England will raise £730m for charity
English plastic bag charge will raise £730m for charity
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Comment & OpinionSustainability choices: consumers must be aware of them
Encouraging change in the way fmcg companies operate will have a huge positive impact on global sustainable development
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NewsRecycled packaging prices driven up by currency and demand
Prices of recycled packaging materials are soaring…
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Comment & OpinionSwitch the Lights LED campaign praised by RH Amar
I would like to congratulate you on your Switch the Lights campaign…
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NewsC-stores to charge 5p for plastic bags despite exemption
The vast majority of independent retailers in England look set to introduce the government’s 5p charge for carrier bags
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NewsTesco to use bag charge to fund nature, parks and sports
The retailer is expecting a £30m a year windfall from the plastic bag charge
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NewsEcover makes more bottles from 'ocean plastic'
The bottles are available from Waitrose exclusively from the beginning of October
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NewsCCE saves energy with 'interactive' ICOOL fridges
Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) is rolling out a new range of interactive fridges for retailers
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Comment & OpinionAndrew Thornton: "Don't sit and wait for change"
The Grocer’s latest guest editor argues that inaction is not an option in tackling obesity and waste
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NewsKenyan farmers hit by 'unfair trading' claims Feedback report
UK retailers are facing scrutiny over fresh produce from Kenya
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NewsCigarette butt recycling launched by JTI
Tobacco manufacturer JTI is launching a first-of-a-kind initiative in the UK to allow people to recycle cigarette butts
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NewsWrap-style model to tackle food waste planned by EU
The UK grocery industry’s approach to tackling food waste could become the basis for a European model
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Analysis & FeaturesSwitch the Lights: how you switched on to The Grocer's campaign
It’s 10 months since The Grocer launched its Switch the Lights campaign – and take-up of LED lighting has been impressive
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Analysis & FeaturesSustainability: how fmcg can help save the world in 17 steps
Following years of fierce debate, the UN has agreed 17 sustainability goals – and fmcg looks set to play a key role
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Comment & OpinionGreen pesticides are the start of a new green revolution
Chris Elliott reflects on why green pesticides could offer a solution to one of agriculture’s trickiest sustainability conundrum
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Grocer 33Sainsbury's cheapest in our Green Grocer 33 shop
It’s pricy being green, what with the cost of rechargeable batteries, organic chicken etc
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Analysis & FeaturesCarry on chaos? How the carrier bag charge will affect England
Will 5 October really herald a meltdown at the tills? Or is it a chance for retailers to give something back?…
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Comment & OpinionWhy Fairtrade is backing UN Sustainable Development Goals
The UN Sustainable Development Goals are an unparalleled opportunity to tackle the world’s most intractable problem, says Fairtrade CEO Michael Gidney
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Comment & OpinionHow fish fingers can sustain for 60 more years
The Queen isn’t the only British icon celebrating a milestone for length of reign this month…